England to Enforce Legal Ban on Mobile Phones in Schools

52 articles · Updated · Financial Times · Apr 21

The UK government will introduce a legal ban on mobile phones in schools in England, making existing guidance statutory.
Most schools already restrict phone use, but the new law aims to provide clearer legal backing and support for enforcement.
The move is part of a broader child safeguarding bill and is expected to standardise policies and reduce classroom distractions.

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